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Okmulgee Indian Community (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Community Gardens
└ Community Gardens
This project will use vacant land adjacent to senior housing to create a community garden with a minimum of 20 raised vegetable beds and four accessible benches.
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